The Long Beach based food truck Savage Tacos was spotted parked by several booths giving away small gifts while a security DJ played upbeat tunes at the LBCC Viking preview day.
On April 27, at the PCC quad Viking Preview Day was held to welcome and introduce students to a variety of classes and programs for future Viking students.
The event welcomed people of all ages but was geared towards middle and high school students along with returning LBCC students who are looking to register for the upcoming semester.
Towards the end of the booth line by the JJ Building, the broadcasting crew was seen interviewing faculty directors.
In one of the booths, two faculty members were distributing applications for high school students that were interested in taking higher-level classes on campus.
Former LBCC student only identified as Prejahle, or “Pre” transferred to CSULB and is now working with Vallary Rreum at LBCC to pursue a career in education as an aspiring teacher.
They greeted people and offered flyers with applications to sign up high school students who are interested in taking higher-level classes.
“I grew up in the south as California campuses have different environments and cultures,” said Pre with a smile.
“I was able to finish high school quicker, because I was able to take college classes in high school. As programs like these encourage students to continue their education to the college level,” added Pre.
Some of the other booths were set up along the JJ and RR buildings by the Automotive Technology trades building and the Electrical Engineering trades.
The booth associated with the architecture program displayed a miniature house for the purpose of teaching students how to build houses and all sorts of repairs, such as electrical engineering for wires.
Part-time instructor Martin Silva was located in the electrical booth, greeting and speaking to people who were interested.
“This is some of the projects that the students have made” Said Silva in reference to a tiny model house.
An entirely new building is being built and designed by architects and designers on campus. A building that is set to house a faculty workspace on campus, while also providing a space for student architects and builders.
The Pacific Coast Campus II building hosts many of the trade programs such as welding, metal and fabrication. This is where the hands-on shops and classrooms with tools and equipment are located.
At the end of the booth line, the automotive technology department displayed the engine parts they were working on.
The tour of the shop displayed the cars students of the automotive department were working on. The cars on display were either bought or donated to the school. Some of these cars included a Mercedes, BMW’s and more.
Display cars were being fixed by those in class to prepare them for higher-paying jobs working on cars.
Student and staff member Robert Rosales was able to show the cars that were being worked on.
Rosales also explained the paid opportunity that exists for certain classes that teach students to be enrolled in automotive repair.